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Note Before using this information and the pr oduct it supports, be sure to read the “Important safety information” on page v and Appendix B, “Notices,” on page 65. First Edition (June 2006) © Copyright Lenovo 2005, 2006. Portions © Copyright International Business Machines Corporation 2005. All rights reserved. U.S. GOVERNMENT USERS – [...]

Contents Important safety information . . . . . .v Conditions that requir e immediate action . . . . .v General safety guidelines . . . . . . . . . .v i Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .v i Power cords and power adapters . . . . . . vii Extension cords and r elated devices . . . . . viii Plugs and outlets . . . . . . . . . . . viii Batteries . [...]

Using the documentation and diagnostic programs . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5 5 Calling for service . . . . . . . . . . .5 5 Using other services . . . . . . . . . .5 6 Purchasing additional services . . . . . . .5 6 Appendix A. Manual modem commands . . . . . . . . . . . . .5 7 Basic AT commands . . . . . . . . . . .5 7 Extended AT commands . . . .[...]

Important safety information Note Please read the following important safety information first. This information can help you safely use your desktop or notebook personal computer . Follow and retain all information included with your computer . The information in this document does not alter the terms of your purchase agr eement or the Lenovo ™ [...]

In the unlikely event that you notice any of the following conditions, or if you have any safety concerns with your product, stop using the product and unplug it from the power source and telecommunication lines until you can speak to the Customer Support Center for further guidance. v Power cords, plugs, power adapters, extension cor ds, surge pr [...]

Danger Hazardous moving parts. Keep fingers and other body parts away . Attention Before replacing any CRUs, turn off the computer and wait three to five minutes to let the computer cool before opening the cover . Power cords and power adapters Use only the power cords and power adapters supplied by the pr oduct manufacturer . The power cords shall[...]

Extension cords and related devices Ensure that extension cor ds, surge pr otectors, uninterruptible power supplies, and power strips that you use are rated to handle the electrical r equirements of the product. Never overload these devices. If power strips ar e used, the load should not exceed the power strip input rating. Consult an electrician f[...]

shorten the life of the battery and can also pose a safety hazard. Do not let rechar geable Lithium-Ion batteries completely discharge or stor e these batteries in a discharged state. Heat and product ventilation Computers generate heat when turned on and when batteries are char ging. Notebook computers can generate a significant amount of heat due[...]

v Remove CD and DVD discs from the computer when not in use. v Do not bend or flex CD and DVD discs, or force them into the computer or their packaging. v Check CD and DVD discs for cracks before each use. Do not use cracked or damaged discs. Additional safety information Danger Electrical current from power , telephone, and communication cables is[...]

Dispose of the battery as requir ed by local ordinances or r egulations. Modem safety information Caution To reduce the risk of fire, use only No. 26 AW G or larger telecommunication line cord. To reduce the risk of fir e, electrical shock, or injury when using telephone equipment, always follow basic safety precautions, such as: v Never install te[...]

Power supply statement Never remove the cover on a power supply or any part that has the following label attached. Hazardous voltage, curr ent, and energy levels ar e present inside any component that has this label attached. There ar e no serviceable parts inside these components. If you suspect a problem with one of these parts, contact a service[...]

Introduction This User Guide contains the following information: v Chapter 1, “Arranging your workspace,” on page 1 provides information about setting up your computer for comfort and the impact of light sources, air circulation, and electrical outlets. v Chapter 2, “Setting up your computer,” on page 3 provides information about setting up[...]

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Chapter 1. Arranging your workspace To get the most from your computer , arrange both the equipment you use and your work area to suit your needs and the kind of work you do. Y our comfort is of foremost importance, but light sour ces, air circulation, and the location of electrical outlets also can affect the way you arrange your workspace. Comfor[...]

Where it is impossible to avoid r eflections or to adjust the lighting, an antiglare filter placed over the screen might be helpful. However , these filters might affect the clarity of the image on the screen; try them only after you have exhausted other methods of reducing glar e. Dust buildup compounds problems associated with glar e. Remember to[...]

Chapter 2. Setting up your computer Before you begin, make sur e you set up your computer in the best possible work area that suits your needs and the kind of work you do. For mor e information, refer to Chapter 1, “Arranging your workspace,” on page 1. Note: Read “Important safety information” on page v before you set up your computer . Th[...]

v If you have a V ideo Graphics Array (VGA) Standar d monitor , connect the cable to the connector as shown. Note: If your model has two monitor connectors, be sure to use the connector on the accelerated graphics port (AGP) adapter . v If you have a digital video interface (DVI) monitor , connect the cable to the connector as shown. Note: Y our co[...]

1 This illustration shows the two connections on the back of the computer that are needed to set up your modem. 2 In the United States and other countries or regions that use the RJ-1 1 telephone outlet, attach one end of the telephone cable to the telephone and the other end to the telephone connector on the back of the computer . Atta[...]

6. If you have audio devices, attach them using the following instructions. For more information about speakers, see steps 7 and 8. 1 Audio line-in This connector receives audio signals fr om an external audio device, such as a stereo system. 2 Audio line-out This connector sends audio signals from the computer to external devices, such[...]

b. Connect the speakers to the computer . 9. Connect any additional devices that you have. Y our computer might not have all connectors that are shown. 1 3 9 4 1394 1 USB Use this connector to attach a device that requir es a USB connection, such as a keyboard, mouse, scanner , printer , or personal digital assistant (PDA). 2 Serial Use[...]

Note: Refer to the Access Help online help system for more information about connectors. See “Access Help” on page 54 for instructions on how to open the online help system. T urning on power T urn on the monitor and other external devices first, and then turn on the computer . When the power-on self-test (POST) is finished, the logo window clo[...]

v Record your computer machine type, model, and serial number . If you need service or technical support, you will probably be asked for this information. For further information, see the warranty and safety information that is provided with your computer . Updating your operating system Microsoft makes updates available for various operating syste[...]

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Chapter 3. Installing options This chapter provides an intr oduction to the features and options that ar e available for your computer . Yo u can expand the capabilities of your computer by adding memory or adapters. When installing an option, use these instructions along with the instructions that come with the option. Note: Use only parts provide[...]

v Internal hard disk drive v Optical drive (some models) V ideo subsystem v An integrated graphics controller for a V ideo Graphics Array (VGA) monitor Audio subsystem v HD with ADI 1983HD Audio Codec v Line in and line out connectors on the rear panel v Microphone and headphone connectors on the fr ont panel v Mono internal speaker (some models) C[...]

Security features v Keyboard with fingerprint r eader (some models, see the Access Help online help system for information) v User and administrator passwords for BIOS access v Support for the addition of an integrated cable lock (Kensington lock) to secure the cover v Startup sequence control v Startup without diskette drive, keyboard, or mouse v [...]

Specifications This section lists the physical specifications for your computer . Dimensions Height: 89 mm (3.5 in.) W idth: 276 mm (10.9 in.) Depth: 273 mm (10.7 in) W eight Minimum configuration as shipped: 6.3 kg (13.4 lb) Maximum configuration: 6.4 kg (14.1 lb) Environment Air temperature: Operating at 0 - 3000 ft (914.4 m): 10° to 35°C (50°[...]

– Peripheral component interconnect (PCI) adapters – Optical drives, such as CD drives and DVD drives (some models) For the latest information about available options, see the Lenovo We b site at http://www .lenovo.com/ or contact your reseller or marketing repr esentative. Supported operating positions Yo u can position your computer in one of[...]

v Do not place the option on the computer cover or other metal surface. Installing external options This section shows the various external connectors on your computer to which you can attach external options, such as external speakers, a printer , or a scanner . For some external options, you must install additional software in addition to making [...]

Locating the connectors on the rear of your computer The following illustration shows the locations of the connectors on the rear of the computer . 1 PCI adapter connector 8 Ethernet connector 2 Integrated cable lock 9 USB connectors 3 USB connector 10 USB connectors 4 USB connector 11 Audio line out [...]

Connector Description USB connectors Used to attach a device that requir es a Universal Serial Bus (USB) connection, such as a USB mouse, USB keyboard, USB scanner , or USB printer . If you have more than eight USB devices, you can purchase a USB hub, which you can use to connect additional USB devices. Parallel connector Used to attach a parallel [...]

Opening the cover Important: Read “Important safety information” on page v and “Handling static-sensitive devices” on page 15 before opening the computer cover . To open the computer cover: 1. Remove any media (DVDs, CDs, or tapes) from the drives, shut down your operating system, and turn off all attached devices and the computer . 2. Unpl[...]

Locating components The following illustration will help you locate the various components in your computer . 1 PCI riser 6 System fan 2 Power supply assembly 7 Internal speaker 3 Optical drive eject button 8 Cable clip 4 Optical drive 9 Rear fan bracket assembly 5 Hard disk drive Identifying pa[...]

The following illustration shows the locations of parts on the system board. 1 Battery 10 Internal speaker connector 2 S ATA connector (hard drive cable) 11 Memory connector 1 3 Optical drive connector 12 Memory connector 2 4 PCI riser connector 13 Micropr ocessor fan connector 5 Front panel con[...]

To install a memory module: 1. Open the computer cover . See “Opening the cover” on page 19. 2. Pivot the drive bay assembly upward to gain access to the system boar d. 3. Locate the memory connectors. See “Identifying parts on the system board” on page 20. 4. Open the retaining clips. 5. Make sure that the notch 1 on the memory modul[...]

What to do next: v To work with another option, go to the appropriate section. v To complete the installation, go to “Closing the cover and connecting the cables” on page 31. Installing a PCI adapter This section provides information and instr uctions for installing a PCI adapter . Y our computer has a riser card with one PCI expansion connecto[...]

5. Pull upward on the blue handle pr ovided to remove the PCI riser fr om the computer . 6. Pivot the adapter latch 1 upward then r emove the cover for the expansion connector . 7. Remove the adapter from its static-pr otective package. 8. Install the adapter into the expansion connector in the PCI riser . 9. Pivot the adapter latch 1 d[...]

Installing an optical drive This section provides information and instr uctions for installing optical drives. Yo u can install an optical drive to read other types of media, such as CD drives and DVD drives. Note: These differ ent drives are also r eferred to as integrated drive electr onics (IDE) drives. When you install an optical drive, it is i[...]

4. Slide the optical drive out of the front of the computer . 5. See “Locating components” on page 20. 6. Slide the optical drive in the front of the computer until it is locked into position. 26 User Guide[...]

What to do next: v To work with another option, go to the appropriate section. v To complete the installation, go to “Closing the cover and connecting the cables” on page 31. Security features To help prevent har dware theft and unauthorized access to your computer , several security options are available. In addition to a physical lock, unauth[...]

Password protection To deter unauthorized use of your computer , you can use the Setup Utility program to set a passwor d. When you turn on your computer you are pr ompted to type the password to unlock the keyboar d for normal use. For more information, see Chapter 5, “Using the Setup Utility,” on page 41. What to do next: v To work with anoth[...]

3. Locate the PCI riser . See “Locating components” on page 20. 4. Remove the PCI riser to gain access to the battery . See “Installing a PCI adapter” on page 23. 5. Locate the battery . See “Identifying parts on the system board” on page 20. 6. Remove the old battery using the following illustration. 7. Install the new battery using th[...]

Erasing a lost or forgotten password (clearing CMOS) This section applies to lost or forgotten passwor ds. For more information about lost or forgotten passwor ds, see the ThinkV antage Productivity Center program on your desktop. Note: If you are enr olled in the Hardwar e Password Reset pr ogram, refer to “Using passwords” on page 41 to r ese[...]

Closing the cover and connecting the cables After working with options, you need to install any removed parts, close the computer cover , and reconnect any cables, including telephone lines and power cords. Also, depending on the option that is installed, you might need to confirm the updated information in the Setup Utility program. To close the c[...]

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Chapter 4. Recovering software The Rescue and Recovery program is softwar e aimed at helping users restor e their computer data and recover fr om software or har dware-r elated failures. In the event of a computer failure, use the Rescue and Recovery pr ogram to restor e the contents of the primary hard drive to a pr eviously saved state. This chap[...]

Attention: When you restore the factory contents fr om the Product Recovery discs, all files currently on the har d disk will be deleted and replaced by the original factory contents. During the restor e process, you will be given the opportunity to save one or more files curr ently on your hard disk drive to other media before any data is r emoved[...]

3. Follow the instructions on the screen. For information about performing a restor e operation from the Rescue and Recovery workspace, see “Using the Rescue and Recovery workspace.” Using the Rescue and Recovery workspace The Rescue and Recovery workspace resides in a pr otected, hidden area of your hard disk that operates independently fr om [...]

v To restore your har d disk from a Rescue and Recovery backup or to r estore your hard drive to the factory contents, click Restore your system in the Rescue and Recovery menu; then, follow the instructions on the scr een. Note: After restoring your har d disk to the original factory content, you might have to reinstall some softwar e or drivers. [...]

1. From the W indows desktop, click Start , click All Programs , click ThinkV antage , then click Create Recovery Media . 2. In the Rescue Media area, select the type of r escue media you want to create. Yo u can create rescue media using a CD, USB har d drive, or an internal har d drive. 3. Click OK. 4. Follow the instructions on the screen. To us[...]

and Recovery workspace. For information about creating and using r escue media, see “Creating and using r escue media” on page 36. Recovering or installing device drivers Before you can r ecover or install device drivers, your operating system must be installed on your computer . Make sure that you have the documentation and software media for [...]

7. Use the down-arrow key to select Save and exit the Setup Utility , then pr ess Enter . 8. When the Setup Confirmation window appears, press Enter . 9. The computer restarts. Note: If you are using an external device, you first must turn of f your computer before connecting the external device. For more information on Setup Utility , see Chapter [...]

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Chapter 5. Using the Setup Utility The Setup Utility program is stor ed in the electrically erasable programmable read-only memory (EEPROM) of your computer . The Setup Utility program is used to view and change the configuration settings of your computer , regar dless of which operating system you are using. However , the operating-system settings[...]

v Setup Utility program and har d disk drive passwords ar e not case sensitive v Not be your name or your user name v Not be a common word or a common name v Be significantly different from your pr evious password User Password When a User Password is set, the user is pr ompted to type a valid password each time the computer is turned on. The compu[...]

Note: Selecting a startup device from the Startup Device menu does not permanently change the startup sequence. Changing the startup device sequence To view or permanently change the configured startup device sequence, do the following: 1. Start the Setup Utility program (see “Starting the Setup Utility pr ogram” on page 41). 2. Select Startup [...]

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Chapter 6. Updating system programs This chapter contains information about updating POST/BIOS and how to recover from a POST/BIOS update failur e. Using system programs System programs ar e the basic layer of software that is built into your computer . They include the power-on self-test (POST), the basic input/output system (BIOS) code, and the S[...]

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Chapter 7. T roubleshooting and diagnostics This chapter describes some basic troubleshooting and diagnostic pr ograms. If your computer problem is not described her e, see Chapter 8, “Getting information, help, and service,” on page 53 for additional troubleshooting r esources. Basic troubleshooting The following table provides information to [...]

Symptom Action The Enhanced Performance USB Keyboard does not work. V erify that: v The computer is turned on. v The keyboar d is securely connected to a USB connector on the front or r ear of the computer . v No keys ar e stuck. If you cannot correct the pr oblem, have the computer serviced. Refer to the warranty and safety information that is pro[...]

PC-Doctor for Windows PC-Doctor for W indows is a diagnostic program that works through the W indows operating system. The PC-Doctor for W indows diagnostic program enables you to view symptoms and solutions for computer problems, access the Lenovo troubleshooting center , update system drivers, and review system information. To open PC-Doctor for [...]

6. Follow the instructions on the screen. 7. When prompted, insert a blank, formatted diskette into the diskette drive and continue to follow the instructions on the scr een. 8. When the operation is complete, remove the diskette and click Quit . 9. Insert another blank, formatted diskette into the diskette drive and continue to follow the instruct[...]

Optical mouse An optical mouse uses a light-emitting diode (LED) and an optical sensor to navigate the pointer . If the pointer on the screen does not move smoothly with the optical mouse, you might need to clean the mouse. Use the following procedur e to clean the optical mouse: 1. T urn of f your computer . 2. Disconnect the mouse cable from the [...]

To clean a mouse with a ball, follow the instructions below: 1. T urn of f your computer . 2. Disconnect the mouse cable from the computer . 3. T urn the mouse upside down. T wist the retainer ring 1 to the unlocked position to remove the ball. 4. Place your hand over the retainer ring and ball 2 , and then turn the mouse right-side up,[...]

Chapter 8. Getting information, help, and service If you need help, service, or technical assistance or just want more information about products manufactur ed by Lenovo, you will find a wide variety of sources available from Lenovo to assist you. Information resources This section provides information on how to access useful r esources r elating t[...]

v Client Security Solutions v Factory Recovery v System Updates v Service and support Note: ThinkV antage T echnologies are only available on select Lenovo computers. To access the ThinkV antage Pr oductivity Center program, click Start , select All Programs , select ThinkV antage , and click Productivity Center . Access Help The Access Help online[...]

Using the documentation and diagnostic programs Many computer problems can be solved without outside assistance. If you experience a problem with your computer , see Chapter 7, “T roubleshooting and diagnostics,” on page 47. For information on additional resour ces to help you troubleshoot your computer pr oblem, see “Information resour ces?[...]

Note: Phone numbers are subject to change without notice. If the number for your country or region is not pr ovided, contact your Lenovo reseller or Lenovo marketing repr esentative. If possible, be at your computer when you call and have the following information available: v Machine type and model v Serial numbers of your hardwar e products v Des[...]

Appendix A. Manual modem commands This appendix provides commands for manually pr ogramming your modem. Commands are accepted by the modem while it is in Command Mode. Y our modem is automatically in Command Mode until you dial a number and establish a connection. Commands can be sent to your modem from a PC r unning communication software or any o[...]

Command Function H1 Force modem of f-hook (make busy) Note: H1 command is not supported for Italy I_ I0 Display product-identification code I1 Factory ROM checksum test I2 Internal memory test I3 Firmware ID I4 Reserved ID L_ L0 Low speaker volume L1 Low speaker volume L2 Medium speaker volume L3 High speaker volume M_ M0 Internal speaker off M1 In[...]

Extended AT commands Command Function &C_ &C0 Force Carrier Detect Signal High (ON) &C1 T urn on CD when remote carrier is present &D_ &D0 Modem ignores the DTR signal &D1 Modem returns to Command Mode after DTR toggle &D2 Modem hangs up, returns to the Command Mode after DTR toggle &D3 Resets modem after DTR toggle [...]

Command Function &V1 Display Last Connection Statistics &W_ &W0 Stores the active pr ofile as Profile 0 &W1 Stores the active pr ofile as Profile 1 %E_ %E0 Disable auto-retrain %E1 Enable auto-retrain +MS? Displays the current Select Modulation settings +MS=? Displays a list of supported Select Modulation options +MS=a,b,c,e,f Selec[...]

Fax Class 1 commands +F AE=n Data/Fax Auto Answer +FCLASS=n Service Class +FRH=n Receive data with HDLC framing +FRM=n Receive data +FRS=n Receive silence +FTH=n T ransmit data with HDLC framing +FTM=n T ransmit data +FTS=n Stop transmission and wait Fax Class 2 commands +FCLASS=n Services class. +F AA=n Adaptive answer . +F AXERR Fax error value. [...]

+FPHCTO Phase C time out. +FPOLL Indicates polling request. +FPTS: Page transfer status. +FPTS= Page transfer status. +FREV? Identify revision. +FSPT Enable polling. +FTSI: Report the transmit station ID. V oice commands #BDR Select Baud Rate #CID Enable Caller ID detection and reporting format #CLS Select Data, Fax or V oice/Audio #MDL? Identify M[...]

Attention Switzerland User: If your Swisscom phone line does not have T axsignal switched OFF , modem function may be impaired. The impairment may be r esolved by a filter with the following specifications: T elekom PTT SCR-BE T aximpulssperrfilter-12kHz PTT Art. 444.1 12.7 Bakom 93.0291.Z.N Appendix A. Manual modem commands 63[...]

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Appendix B. Notices Lenovo may not offer the pr oducts, services, or features discussed in this document in all countries. Consult your local Lenovo repr esentative for information on the products and services curr ently available in your area. Any refer ence to a Lenovo product, pr ogram, or service is not intended to state or imply that only that[...]

vary significantly . Some measurements may have been made on development-level systems and there is no guarantee that these measur ements will be the same on generally available systems. Furthermore, some measur ements may have been estimated through extrapolation. Actual r esults may vary . Users of this document should verify the applicable data [...]

Index A Access Help 54 adapters connector 23 installing 23 peripheral component interconnect (PCI) 15, 23 antivirus software, updating 9 arranging your workspace 1 audio line in connector 18 audio line out connector 18 audio, subsystem 12 B BIOS, updating (flashing) 45 C cables 3, 31 changing startup device sequence 43 the battery 28 clearing CMOS [...]

N non-optical mouse 51 notices 65 O Online Books folder 53 Opening the cover 19 operating system installing 9 updating 9 optical mouse 51 options available 14 external 14, 16, 17 internal 14 P parallel connector 18 password administrator 42 considerations 41 erasing 30 lost or forgotten 30 protection 28 setting, changing, deleting 42 user 42 PCI ex[...]

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